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FINAT has announced the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2024. The awards recognize outstanding work to advance sustainability through labeling. The 2024 edition of the competition received 28 entries in two categories: Reduction of environmental impact and Optimization of recycling. The initiatives stemmed from the whole label value chain, covering adhesive…

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin based Nosco, a full-service packaging solutions provider serving more than 450 customers across various industries, announced the addition of the HP Indigo V12 Digital Press. As a subsidiary of employee-owned Holden Industries, Inc., Nosco has been actively investing in systems and equipment to fulfill its bold growth plans….

The opening session of the 2024 FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) in Athens, Greece, provided a critical analysis of the current economic conditions, challenges, and opportunities facing the label printing industry. The label printing industry is currently operating in a challenging economic environment marked by several key factors: Persistently high inflation:…

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper announced that its board of directors elected Andy Silvernail as Chairman of the International Paper Board of Directors in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer effective October 1.  Mark Sutton, who has continued to serve in the role of Chairman of the Board since…

The Fibre Box Association (FBA) announced the upcoming publication of the organization’s 24th edition of the Fibre Box Handbook. The corrugated industry’s go-to reference is being completely redesigned with extended materials and updated content. The Fibre Box Handbook is a full resource for those who use corrugated or work in the…

International sustainable flexible packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has appointed Banu Celik as its new Chief Planning Officer (CPO). Banu brings more than 25 years of experience to the role. She is a supply chain and business development professional who has worked in various senior planning and management roles. This includes at…

City of Industry, California based Golden West Packaging Group, formed around six years ago through the acquisition of Cal Sheets, operates as part of a partnership consortium. Golden West Packaging comprises around ten converting plants, with the Golden West Stockton site being the sole plant equipped with a corrugator, supplying various…

Green Bay, Wisconsin based Fosber America celebrated its 25th Annual Monday Night Party in fantastically fabulous Fosber fashion on Monday, September 9, at the Mango Tropical Café Orlando during SuperCorrExpo 2024. The company again spared no expense in renting out the entire venue for the private event, complete with an extensive…

Hybrid Software, developer of productivity tools for packaging and label printing, has formed a new business unit to provide hosted artwork management and 3D visualization solutions for brands and consumer packaged goods companies.  Hybrid Software BrandZ will be based in Gent, Belgium with dedicated sales and support teams based in western…

Back by popular demand, TAPPI’s CorrPak Competition and AICC’s Design Competition joined forces for the 2024 Box Manufacturing Olympics. The competition was open to all TAPPI/AICC members from around the globe who produce corrugated, rigid box and folding cartons, and their suppliers. Packaging schools and universities were invited to participate and…